Archives for August 2014

Computer Technology Review: Survey Says Providing High Availability and Disaster Protection for SQL Server Poses Challenges for Enterprise Data Centers

August 28, 2014 by <a href="http://www.wwpi.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=17601&catid=328&Itemid=2701746">Jerry Melnick</a> Leave a Comment

In many enterprise data centers, SQL Server is playing an increasingly important role in running core business operations, including customer service, order processing, payroll, accounting, and many more. For these organizations tolerance for SQL downtime and data loss is approaching zero. However, according to a recent survey by SIOS Technology Corp., providing the high availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR) needed to protect SQL Server from downtime presents a variety of challenges, including the rising cost of SQL licensing (71 percent), the cost of SAN storage (68 percent), and SAN configuration limitations (69 percent).

These challenges will only worsen as more applications are moved from physical server environments to virtual, cloud and hybrid cloud environments, where traditional SAN-based clusters are impractical. A simple change, such as adding SANless clustering software to a traditional cluster configuration can provide the flexibility and cost-saving features needed to address HA and DR challenges today’s SQL Server environments.

Continue reading at: Computer Technology Review

September 27, 2014: SQLSaturday #318 Orlando

August 27, 2014 by Margaret Hoagland Leave a Comment

SIOS is proud to sponsor SQLSaturday Orlando. Be sure to visit the SIOS display to and pick up some literature (and candy) and learn all about our SAN and #SANLess Clustering solutions. Also make sure you don’t miss our lunch session “Clusters Your Way” presented by Microsoft MVP Rodney Landrum to learn more and for your first chance to win $100. You can also enter our “End of Day Raffle” for your chance to win one of two great prizes: a $100 Amex Gift card or a special prize courtesy of SanDisk!

Lunch Session

1:15 — Lunch Session: Clusters Your Way – #SANLess clusters for physical, virtual & cloud environments
Room: TBD
Microsoft MVP Rodney Landrum will discuss how to create #SANLess clusters in environments where traditional shared storage clusters are impractical or impossible. We will also be discussing high performance clusters leveraging SSD and Flash-based PCIe storage for faster SQL application response times – no SAN (or SAN Admin required) – and be touching on HA protection and native Windows Failover Clustering in cloud environments. Attend and win – up to $100.

About SQLSaturday Orlando

SQLSaturday is a training event for SQL Server professionals and those wanting to learn about Microsoft SQL Server. This is Orlando’s 8th SQLSaturday and this year will be better than ever with more than 50 different speakers giving over 50 presentations – all for FREE. (Ok, technically there is a $10 charge to cover your lunch, but it’s also entirely OK to bring your own lunch!)

Register Now for SQLSaturday Orlando
When: Saturday, September 13, 2014
Where: Seminole State College – 100 Weldon Blvd, UP Building, Sanford, FL, 32773

September 27, 2014: SQLSaturday #325 Sãu Paulo

August 27, 2014 by Margaret Hoagland Leave a Comment

SIOS is proud to sponsor SQLSaturday Sãu Paulo. Our Brazilian partner Neuwald will be on-site at the SIOS table to answer all your HA and DR questions. Be sure to join Microsoft MVP Rafael Bernardes for his lunch session “Clusters Your Way” for your chance to win. Also be sure to drop off your raffle ticket to enter our “End of Day Raffle” for your second chance to win!

About SQLSaturday Sãu Paulo

SQLSaturday is a training event for SQL Server professionals and those wanting to learn about SQL Server. This event will be held Sep 27 2014 at UNIP Tatuapé, Rua Antônio Macedo, 505 – Parque São Jorge, Tatuapé – São Paulo – SP, São Paulo, 03087-040, Brazil. Admittance to this event is free, all costs are covered by donations and sponsorships. Please register soon as seating is limited, and let friends and colleagues know about the event.

Register Now for SQLSaturday Sãu Paulo
When: Saturday, September 20, 2014
Where: UNIP TatuapéRua Antônio Macedo, 505 – Parque São Jorge, Tatuapé – São Paulo – SP, São Paulo, 03087-040, Brazil

September 20, 2014: SQLSaturday #331 Denver

August 20, 2014 by Margaret Hoagland Leave a Comment

SIOS is proud to sponsor SQLSaturday Denver. Though we will not be able to make it there in person, be sure to visit the SIOS display to and pick up some literature (and candy) and learn all about our SAN and #SANLess Clustering solutions. Be sure to enter our “End of Day Raffle” for your chance to win $100 or a special prize courtesy of SanDisk too!

About SQLSaturday Denver

SQLSaturday is a training event for SQL Server professionals and those wanting to learn about SQL Server. This event will be held Sep 20, 2014 at University of Denver – Driscoll Student Center, 2055 East Evans Avenue, Denver, CO 80208. Admittance to this event is free, but there will be small $10.00 fee to cover the cost of lunch. Please register soon as seating is limited, and let friends and colleagues know about the event.

Register Now for SQLSaturday Denver
When: Saturday, September 20, 2014
Where: University of Denver – Driscoll Student Center – 2055 East Evans Avenue, Denver, CO 80208

PASS Summit First Timer’s Webinar a Success!

August 20, 2014 by Margaret Hoagland Leave a Comment

Thank you to all the first timers who attended! Those who registered received an email followup with the link to the recording and other great information. If you happened upon this page but were unable to make it to Denny’s session, you will find everything you need to know below.

First Timers Session On-Demand: View Now
First Timers Deck: View Now

SQL Karaoke

Denny Cherry presents SQL Karaoke on Tuesday night (9p – 2a) at Cowgirls Inc. – Register Here
You MUST register for a wristband to be eligible for the the open bar. Anyone can attend for the cash bar.

Cowgirls Inc.
421 1st Ave S
Seattle, WA 98104

SQL Karaoke has been sponsored by SIOS Technology

SIOS’ Next Webinar

MSSQLTips — SQL Clustering 101: Building Clusters to Protect SQL Server in Cloud Configurations
Presented by Dave Bermingham, Microsoft Cluster MVP
September 30th at 10:00A PDT/1:00P EDT

First Timers Webinar Exclusive Giveaway

$10 Starbucks Card…
for the first ten First Timers who register for SIOS’ September and October Webinars

$250 Amazon Gift Card Raffle at PASS Summit 2014
Increase your odds! Enter your name each time you attend one of these webinars (up to four chances to win)

August Webinar: This First Timers Webinar – Must have been registered to qualify
September Webinar: MSSQLTips SIOS Clustering in the Cloud
October Webinar: SIOS and Storage Switzerland Webinar: HA and DR Must-Haves for High Availability and DR Protection in the Cloud (Registration Link TBD)
November PASS Summit: Stop by the SIOS Booth and get scanned by 11/6

Twitter Hashtags

Here are a few helpful twitter hashtags to help you get the most out of your PASS Summit experience
#sqlpass – Official SQL PASS hashtag
#summit14 – Official PASS Summit 2014 Hashtag
#sqlfirsttimers – Official PASS Summit First Timer’s Hashtag

Be sure to stay tuned and connected to PASS Summit 2014 by visiting SQLPASS.org.